Artist in Residence: Rachel Campbell-Osborne

Rachel Campbell-Osborne served as the fifteenth Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of her residency were May 24 - August 30, 2021. During the residency, she kept open studio hours at 970West on Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, allowing her to showcase her art and creative process for Mesa County residents. She also gave seven public, educational programs: En Plein Air Watercolor Painting (Adult workshop): June 8, 10:00-11:30 am, Chinle Cactus Garden (CSU Extension office at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Orchard Mesa) Saturday, June 26,10:00-11:30 am, Palisade Library Courtyard Thursday, July 8, Central Library Discovery Garden Kids Club Outdoor Watercolors: Artist in Residence Rachel Campbell-Osborne will teach us about easy En Plein Air Watercolor Painting! Wednesday, July 14, 11:00am, Civic Center Park and Pavilion in Fruita Thursday, July 15, 6:30pm, Discovery Garden Friday, July 16, 11:00am, Long Family Memorial Park (Mollie Shelter) Sharpie Art with Artist in Residence Rachel Campbell-Osborne (Teen program): Friday, August 27, 4-5:30 p.m., Teen Center at Central Library